Department of Justice and Equality

Garda Recruitment

275. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the estimated full-year cost of recruiting two additional full-time accountants for the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51661/19]

In accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005, as amended, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for managing and controlling the administration and business of An Garda Síochána, including the training of its members and Garda staff. The Commissioner is also responsible for the effective and efficient use of the resources available to An Garda Síochána, in light of identified operational demands. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters.

I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the estimated full year cost of recruiting two additional full-time accountants for the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau would be approximately €137,654 (€68,872 per person).

I am further advised by the Garda authorities that this estimated costing relies on the assumption of two full-time accountants being placed on the first point of the relevant salary scale and inclusion of employers PRSI at a rate of 10.95%.

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